Seniors Housing is successful–both for the provider and for the residents–when the former successfully meets the needs of the clientele to whom they are providing housing. That calls for commitment. They cannot “go halfway.” Twice in the past few months we have had concerns about the response from senior personnel in two different Seniors residences [read more…]
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Aging and Loss
Every now and then we read in the newspaper or see on TV an article about an older person who has done something remarkable–skydiving, a marathon, or turning 100 and still driving. It demonstrates that people can have fulfilling and remarkable lives up to very advanced years. Whereas this is true, at the same time [read more…]
Caregiving Costs
This article appeared in the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal. Often when we think of caregiving, we think of the emotional burden. More and more, it will be important for people to be prepared for the financial aspects, for themselves but also as caregivers. Providing health care for aging parents – can we stand the strain? [read more…]
Caregivers: When Is ” The Right Time” For A Move
People have often asked us during consultations or lectures when “the right time” is for someone to move to seniors housing. There is no easy answer, but generally, our response is that there are two right times to consider– one for the person who is receiving care and one for the person who is caregiving. [read more…]
The Rights of Older People
Recently we did a workshop/seminar for several local churches. During the question period one of the women raised her hand and said, “When I went to my doctor a few months ago with pain in my leg, he said it was just part of getting old and nothing could be done about it. He wouldn’t [read more…]
Physical Activity and the Older Adult
by Nanci S. Guest MSc, CSCS Most older people say that their first goal as they age is to remain independent. Independent living depends on being able to do the things they want to do when they want to do them. It also implies not having to ask for, or receive help from someone else. [read more…]
Music Therapy: Reaching Where Others Cannot
97 year old Carina was slumped over the arms of her wheelchair. Her eyes were closed. Her mouth was open, small bubbles of saliva, forming on her lips, were rolling down her chin. I came into the room with Katie, the music therapist. We sat down and she said, ” Carina, I am going to [read more…]
On Life as a Director of Care
The Other Side of the Family’s Journey This article was written by a woman who is an outstanding example of what a good Director of Care should be. Good care flows from the people at the top—a great administrator and Director of Care (Nursing) are instrumental in making a great organization. So how do you [read more…]
Making The Decision To Downsize and Move
One of the most painful decisions a person may make in their lifetime is to leave their home. It is a question that Diamond Geriatrics has been assisting clients with since 1996, and we know how difficult it can be. So this month, Elder Voice talks directly to Seniors about what makes the decision difficult, [read more…]
Touch, Healing, and Seniors’ Quality of Life
“I was touched by your thoughtfulness.” “It was a touching movie.” “Do Not Touch the Exhibit!” The importance of touch is shown by how it permeates our language and by efforts at controlling how and what we touch in our daily lives. This month Elder Voice discusses touch and the elderly. The importance of touch [read more…]